<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3q6WB3_0vlc81fK00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3q6WB3_0vlc81fK00" width="800" height="450" >The Marist swim and dive team is set to kick off their 2024-25 season with a tri-meet against Army and Fordham. Head coach Anthony Randall, entering his fourth year, aims to build on the men's team's MAAC championship win last season, while the women's team seeks improvement after finishing third in the championships. Notable returning athletes include Quinn Smith, who excelled in the 200-yard backstroke, and bronze medalists Dane Dillenback and Maddie Healey. The men's team received the top spot in the MAAC Preseason Coaches' Poll, highlighting their competitive edge going into the new season.<ul><li>The men's program was voted first in the 2024-25 MAAC Preseason Coaches' Poll with eight first-place votes.</li><li>The women's program was picked to finish third with two first-place votes.</li><li>Last season, the men's team finished with a 4-3 overall record, while the women's team had a 2-5 overall record.</li></ul>State of Play<ul><li>The men's team captured their 13th MAAC Championship title last season.</li><li>Army's men's team finished second in the Patriot League Championships last year.</li><li>Fordham's women's team finished with an undefeated 9-0 season last year.</li></ul>The Red Foxes are preparing to take on Army in their season opener this Saturday and will follow up with a meet against the University of Vermont on October 5. The outcomes of these early matches will set the tone for the remainder of the season, especially for the women's squad looking to improve their standing in the MAAC.Bottom LineThe Red Foxes are entering the new season with high expectations and a strong roster. Their status in the MAAC will be pivotal to their strategy moving forward, and success in the opener could significantly boost their confidence for the season ahead.</div></body>

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Marist Swim and Dive Opens Season Against Army and Fordham

The Marist swim and dive team is set to kick off their 2024-25 season with a tri-meet against Army and Fordham. Head coach Anthony Randall, entering his fourth year, aims to build on the men's team's MAAC championship win last season, while the women's team seeks improvement after finishing third in the championships. Notable returning athletes include Quinn Smith, who excelled in the 200-yard backstroke, and bronze medalists Dane Dillenback and Maddie Healey. The men's team received the top spot in the MAAC Preseason Coaches' Poll, highlighting their competitive edge going into the new season.